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Author Archives: janekdickinson
Flu, Cold, Stomach Bug, Diabetes
The Cleveland Clinic shared a great explanation of the flu (what it is and what it is not). Flu symptoms include fever, aches, chills, and upper respiratory stuff. The major difference between the flu and a cold is that the flu … Continue reading
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Diabetes Innovation Is Alive
As we start to wind down November, and Diabetes Awareness Month, I can’t help but once again be impressed by the work that people are doing. My awareness was increased on Friday when I participated in the DiabetesMine Innovation Summit. … Continue reading
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Hypoglycemia Awareness
Another important thing to be aware of – whether or not you have diabetes – is hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, can be an emergency situation. Those of us with diabetes work hard each day to avoid emergencies, but … Continue reading
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Awareness of diabetes
Today I’m thinking about awareness of diabetes, itself. Did you know there are 29.1 million people in the United States with diabetes? That’s one out of every ten adults. And about 8 million of them don’t even know they have … Continue reading
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Diabetes Awareness Month Week 1
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and I like to emphasize awareness. This time of year I am especially aware of the benefit of a flu shot. People with diabetes have a greater chance of being hospitalized if they get the flu. … Continue reading
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Kids and Healthy Eating Habits
Interesting article about kids and snacks. I am always amazed and impressed with my own kids’ ability to eat when they’re hungry and stop when they’re full. I encourage this by offering healthy meals/snacks as much as possible, making no … Continue reading
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Another Diabetes Innovation Opportunity
You have yet another chance to share your ideas for diabetes innovation. Check out the DiabetesMine Usability Innovation Awards. You can nominate an innovation (not drug) that has helped make managing diabetes easier/more successful for you – wouldn’t you love … Continue reading
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Reinvent your (diabetes) life
Change is difficult. Not changing is fatal. Are you willing to try something new? Are you willing to fail in the process? Diabetes is no different from any other aspect of life when it comes to trying and failing. (In … Continue reading
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